In My Backyard ~ Tidal Pools

Early in the mornings around 6 am, I grab my camera bag and head out to see what I can capture. There are only a few hours before the light turns hot and harsh. The plan began as a hike up the Giant’s Foot or El Gigante, the little peninsula of land that divides Playa Gigante from Redondo Bay. The trail ascends and quickly pauses at a sandy pass through into a little hidden cove before continuing up a scraggly trail to an incredible view of the coastline. The tide was low and the rocks in the cove below were too inviting, every crevasse promising discovery…………

After a careful scramble, I arrived at an incredible plateau full of vast tidal pools and deeper slivers through the rocks. Every wave bursting through carried a new array of sea life into my view.

Sea anemones, corral, and sea urchins were abundant and colorful.

The sea slugs have tiny little ears and appear to be gentle slow meandering creatures.

These half fish half frogs were skimming along the water and jumping from pool to pool.

I was delighted to capture a couple of them sitting still.

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